By JONATHON HOWARD
TASTES of Noosaville has been cancelled pending further notice after a formal complaint was lodged with Noosa Council.
Noosa Council is working through the complaint, but the event has been cancelled pending the review.
Event organiser Shane Stanley told Noosa Today he had been approved to host the event for three months and it was expected to continue provided no complaints were made.
“The council made some requests for changes and as far as I knew they were happy with the results,” he said.
“But a later complaint was lodged anyway and the council was forced to investigate the matter resulting in the closure until further notice.”
News of the cancellation was posted on Facebook yesterday, 13 January, by Mr Stanley.
In the post Mr Stanley said the event had a number of teething issues which he felt were addressed by the third market.
“However a neighbouring business was opposed to the activity with one trader, who is closed at the time of the markets from 5pm, in particular has a personal agenda,” he said.
Mr Stanley said issues had arisen over parking complications and congestion.
He said traffic control had been applied to the event and was being shared with a neighbouring business.
“I believe the council wanted to see this event happen, but their hands are tied following the compliant and let’s just hope we can all work through this together and get a great event back up and running,” he said.
Mr Stanley said he wanted to apologise for any angst the event cancellation may have caused.
“I look forward to getting this activity up and running again and please be aware this is my opinion only as the contracted manager of the event and may not reflect the opinions of others involved.”
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